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Z89.12

Non-billable

Acquired absence of wrist

Acquired absence of wrist

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Z77-Z99

Parent Code

Z89.1

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Disarticulation at wrist

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • amputation status
  • postprocedural loss of limb
  • post-traumatic loss of limb

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)
  • congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any follow-up examination (Z08-Z09)

Child Codes (3)

Z89.121

Acquired absence of right wrist

BillableZ89.122

Acquired absence of left wrist

BillableZ89.129

Acquired absence of unspecified wrist

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acquired absence of wrist?

The ICD-10-CM code for acquired absence of wrist is Z89.12. The full clinical description is "Acquired absence of wrist". Z89.12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Z89.12 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Z89.12 represents "Acquired absence of wrist". It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Z89.12 a billable code?

No, Z89.12 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Z89.12.

What chapter is Z89.12 in?

Z89.12 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z89.12?

Z89.12 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21); congenital absence of limbs (Q71-Q73).

What are the subcategories under Z89.12?

Z89.12 has 3 child codes, including: Z89.121 (Acquired absence of right wrist), Z89.122 (Acquired absence of left wrist), Z89.129 (Acquired absence of unspecified wrist).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z89.12?

Z89.12 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2911383, C2911678. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.